Qinchuan’s^[22] mountains and rivers have changed,
Chang’an exists under earth.
The flourishing age, the heavenly dynasty, is gone,
In the twinkling of an eye—a hundred, a thousand springs.
Where to look for Taizong,^[23]
Dafa saves the Tang^[24] people.

November 22, 1997

^[21]Chang’an was an ancient capital for many dynasties, including the Tang Dynasty. It is located in the northwest part of present-day Xi’an.

^[22]Qinchuan is the name of an ancient location, which generally refers to the plains of Shanxi and Gansu provinces, north of Qinling. At its center is Chang’an.

^[23]“Taizong” refers to Tang Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, the emperor who reigned between 626 A.D. and 649 A.D. Taizong is one of the most respected emperors, known for establishing the most prosperous, influential, and culturally diverse dynasty in Chinese history.

^[24]“Tang” refers the Tang Dynasty (618 A.D. – 907 A.D.).